HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 03-23-2004Adopted Minutes
Regular Council Meeting
March 23, 2004
Mayor Johnson called a Regular Meeting of the Plymouth City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. in
the Council Chambers of City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on March 23, 2004.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Johnson, Councilmembers Bildsoe, Black, Stein, Hewitt, and
Neset.
ABSENT: Councilmember Slavik.
STAFF PRESENT: Fire Chief Kline, Community Development Director Hurlburt, Public
Works Director Faulkner, Police Chief Goldstein, City Attorney Knutson, Housing Program
Manager Barnes, Planning Manager Senness, Environmental Education Coordinator Vigoren, Sr.
Coordinator Mittelstaedt and Deputy City Clerk Gulbrand.
Plymouth Forum
No one was present to address the Council.)
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.01) Proclamation declaring the week of April 18 as Days of Remembrance,
Councilmember Sandy Hewitt
Mayor Johnson read a Proclamation declaring the week of April 18 as Days of Remembrance.
Councilmember Hewitt thanked the Plymouth Human Rights Commission for bringing forth the
proclamation and stated that the signed proclamation will be forwarded to the United States
Holocaust Memorial Museum.
Motion was made by Councilmember Hewitt, and seconded by Councilmember Black, to declare
the week of April 18 as Days of Remembrance. With all members voting in favor, the motion
carried.
4.02) Proclamation declaring April 17-24 as the "Great Shingle Creek Watershed
Cleanup Week", Brooklyn Center Mayor Myrna Kragness
Brooklyn Center Mayor Kragness gave a presentation on the Great Shingle Creek Watershed
Cleanup. Mayor Johnson read a Proclamation declaring April 17-24 to be the Great Shingle
Creek Watershed Cleanup Week.
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Motion was made by Councilmember Black, and seconded by Councilmember Hewitt, to declare
April 17-24 as the Great Shingle Creek Watershed Cleanup Week. With all members voting in
favor, the motion carried.
4.03) Recognition to Chuck Lindberger and Rick Sheldon for their 20 years of service on
the Plymouth Fire Department, Fire Chief Rick Kline
Fire Chief Kline recognized Chuck Lindberger and Rick Sheldon for their 20 years of service on
the Plymouth Fire Department.
4.04) Announcement of Yard and Garden Expo on April 3, Environmental Education
Coordinator Marjorie Vigoren
Environmental Education Coordinator Vigoren announced the City of Plymouth Annual Yard &
Garden EXPO, to be held on Saturday, April 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Plymouth
Creek Center and Fieldhouse.
4.05) Presentation by the Plymouth Senior Council on their activities, Senior Council
President Dave Barnes
Senior Council President Barnes reported on the activities of the Plymouth Senior Council.
Councilmember Hewitt announced that the City will do flow testing of the city water system on
Tuesday, April 6 and Wednesday, April 7. She stated that this information is available on the
website and encouraged residents to use the e-mail subscription service by logging on to
www.ci.plymouth.mn.us and subscribe to their topics of interest.
Approval of Agenda
Councilmember Bildsoe added an update on the transit system item No. 9.2 under Reports and
Staff Recommendations.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Black, to
approve the amended agenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Black, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe to
approve the Consent Agenda, which included the following items:
6.01) Minutes from the Special Council Meeting of March 9, Regular Council Meeting of
March 9 and Special Council Meeting of March 16.
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6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements for the Period ending March 12, 2004 (Res2004-
111).
6.03) Approve 2004 Garbage Hauler Licenses (Res2004-112).
6.04) Approve 2004 Consumption and Display Liquor Licenses for West Medicine Lake
Community Club (Res2004-113 and Res2004-114).
6.05) Approve lawful gambling exemption for Swedish Women's Educational Association
S WEA) of Minnesota for an event to be held on June 6 (Res2004-115).
6.06) Approve Conditional Use Permit to extend and reconfigure the docks located at 1920 and
2900 E. Medicine Lake Boulevard for Harty's Boat and Bait (2004007 — Res2004-116).
6.07) Approve Variance for impervious surface coverage for a garage addition located at 12315
28t' Place North for Paul and Grace Ellefson (2004008 — Res2004-117).
6.08) Approve reallocation of 2003 CDBG social service funds (Res2004-118).
6.09) Approve revised Joint Powers Agreement for Highway 55 Corridor Coalition (Res2004-
119).
6.10) Approve fire lane variance for property located at 13305 Water Tower Circle for Bri-Mar
Company, Inc. (2003120 — Res2004-120).
6.11) Approve agreement providing for issuance of building permit for a drug store on property
located at the southeast quadrant of Highway 55 and County Road 101 for CVS Pharmacy
2003099—Res2004-121).
6.12) Reject bids on ice arena addition (Res2004-122).
6.13) Approve Plans and Specifications for the 2004 Street Reconstruction Project (4101 —
Res2004-123).
6.14) Approve Citizen Survey to be conducted by Decision Resources (Res2004-125).
6.15) Approve update to Engineering Guidelines (Res2004-124).
6.16) Approve purchase of six squad cars (Res2004-126).
6.17) Approve transfer of 2003 surplus money to purchase forklift and two pickup trucks
Res2004-127).
The motion carried to approve the Consent Agenda.
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Public Hearings
7.1) Application for off -sale intoxicating liquor license for Vicksburg Liquors, Inc., d/b/a
Vicksburg Liquors, 1115 Vicksburg Lane
Police Chief Goldstein reported on the request of Vicksburg Liquors, Inc. for an Off -Sale
Intoxicating Liquor License for Vicksburg Liquors, 1115 Vicksburg Lane.
Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing for testimony.
There being no one wishing to appear before the Council to give testimony, Mayor Johnson
declared the public hearing closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Black, and seconded by Councilmember Stein, to adopt a
Resolution Approving Off -Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Vicksburg Liquors, Inc., d/b/a
Vicksburg Liquors, 1115 Vicksburg Lane (Res2004-128). With all members voting in favor, the
motion carried.
7.2) Authorize the vacation of a portion of 13th Avenue platted as Bellwood Avenue
within City View Acres
Public Works Director Faulkner illustrated the proposed Vacation request to vacate a portion of
13th Avenue platted as Bellwood Avenue within City View Acres. He explained that on January
13, 2004 a petition to vacate a portion of 13th Avenue was received from the property owner at
16720 12th Avenue. The 33 foot wide right-of-way then called Bellwood Avenue was platted
within City View Acres, but the roadway was not extended from Everest Lane east to Dunkirk
Lane. The proposed vacated area will become part of Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 1, City View Acres.
He stated that the City no longer needs the right-of-way. The City will preserve and maintain a
utility and drainage easement for potential future needs as a condition of vacating this portion of
13`h Avenue.
Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing for testimony.
There being no one present to address the Council, Mayor Johnson declared the public hearing
closed.
within City View Acres (Res2004-129). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
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General Business
8.1) Accept 60% Preliminary Design Report for Water Treatment Plant Improvements
2032)
Public Works Director Faulkner gave an overview of the 60% Preliminary Design Report that
was reported to the council in detail on March 16. He stated this is a public improvement project
which is estimated at over $20 million. He illustrated the report for the Zachary and Central
Water Treatment Plants that will be upgraded and expanded. He stated that the renovated filters
at the Zachary Plant will be completed in March 2005 and the Central Plant will be completed in
July 2005. The additional filters that will be added to the Zachary Plant will be complete by
February 2006. Copies of the plans are available to view at the Public Works Maintenance
Division and Engineering Division.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Stein, to accent
the 60% Preliminary Desicrr Renort and direct the consultant to proceed with the preparation of
the design plans.
Councilmember Black stated many comments have been received on the taste of the water and
this has been discussed thoroughly. Residents can contact Brian Young, Sewer & Water
Supervisor or Dan Faulkner, Public Works Director for information on this issue.
Councilmember Bildsoe asked Public Works Director Faulkner when will the next council
update be. Public Works Director Faulkner stated that there will be an update at the final design
stage; but if the council would like, there is a 90% Plan available for an update.
There being no further discussion and with all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
8.2) Receive design report on Public Safety building expansion and authorize public
hearing
Police Chief Goldstein provided a status report on the Public Safety/City Hall expansion
remodeling project. He stated that the project team has completed the schematic design phase
and desires authorization to proceed into the design development phase and prepare for the
public hearing on the sale of the bonds for the project.
Lieutenant Webb provided the council with an overview of the building project progress. He
reviewed the needs that were addressed with the project. He stated that a budget of $10,850,000
has been established for this project. He indicated that $7,400,000 would need to be bonded and
the tax impact on a $295,000 home would be approximately $25 to $30 per year.
Bill Baxley, BKV Group, provided an update of the schematic design package, which included
an illustration of the planned addition, parking, landscaping and floor plans of the proposed
project.
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Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Hewittto adolt
a Resolution authorizing the Public Safety/City Hall expansion remodel project to proceed into
the design development phase and authorize staff to arrange for a public hearing on the sale of
the bonds for the proiect (Res -2004-130). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
9.1) Legislative Update
Councilmember Black stated that she had conversations with staff, Hennepin County and the
State Health Department regarding the Zero Entry Pool Rule. This rule prohibits Lifetime
Fitness from using the leisure pool and the outdoor pool. She stated that only the lap lane pool
can be used. She said she is considering asking our legislatures to sponsor some legislations to
allow adults to use the pools when lifeguards are not staffing the area. She indicated that she
will speak with the Lifetime Fitness Staff first. She stated that she will pursue this issue and
update the council via e-mail.
Park & Recreation Director Blank stated that effective April 1, Lifetime Fitness will be
expanding their lifeguard hours.
Mayor Johnson requested staff to have a follow-up with Senator Gen Olson. Senator Olson has
been looking at offering a bill for us on the hold harmless.
9.2) Transit System Update (requested by Councilmember Bildsoe)
Councilmember Bildsoe requested Public Works Director Faulkner to give an update on the
transit system.
Public Works Director Faulkner stated that Plyrnouth has beer, forturiate because it has been able
to provide 85% of the pre -strike service. He stated that riders are being picked up from other
areas and there is standing room only on the buses. He stated currently the strike has not been
resolved.
Councilmember Hewitt stated that she wants to make sure the legislatures know we have the opt
out system. She requested that all information be forwarded to our legislatures.
Adiournment
Mayor Johnson declared the meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
Sue M. Gulbrand, Depu City Clerk